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Executive Summary
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The purpose of this paper is to provide readers with a profile of VAC's institutionalized veteran population in departmental, contract and community facilities. It will serve as one in a series of planning tools for VAC field managers and will, in addition to other activities, assist in the development of options to meet the demand for long-term care for veterans. Data on the general senior male population in long-term care facilities is also provided for comparison purposes.
Research conducted by the Review constitutes the main data sources, with the two main activities being the Institutional Client File Review and the Facility Questionnaire. Full details on their methodology and findings are available in separate Review documents.
The following is a profile of veterans in long-term care facilities in comparison to the general senior male population in long-term care facilities:
CHARACTERISTIC |
VETERANS |
GENERAL SENIOR MALES |
| Average Age at Admission |
79 to 80 |
82 |
| Marital status |
50% are married |
No data collected |
| Gender |
94% male |
100% male |
| Waiting Lists |
With the exception of Ontario and British Columbia, waiting lists are not considered extensive. In some provinces, waiting lists are not considered an accurate reflection of need as there are clients who are assessed even though they may not be ready for placement at the time of applying while others are simply waiting for a transfer to a preferred facility. |
Average wait was 95 days, with the wait being longer for contract than for community facilities; shortest wait in New Brunswick and longest in British Columbia |
| Reasons for Institutionalization |
Principal Reason:
Decline in health (physical and/or cognitive)
Others(not ranked):
Death of a spouse, Inablity of caregiver to provide level of care required, and Absence of caregiver |
Principal Reason:
Decline in physical health
Others(not ranked):
Decline in cognitive health, Decline in health of caregiver, and Lack of caregiver/support |
| Principal Assessed Mental Needs |
Cognitive Impairment/Dementia (including memory loss/confusion) followed by behavioural disturbances |
Same |
| Principal Assessed Physical Needs |
Increased need for personal care, increased need for supervision, decreased mobility and urinary incontinence |
Same |
| Use of Formal Home Care Programs Prior to Admission |
69% |
No data collected |
| Percentage of Overseas Service Veterans* |
57% |
Not applicable |
| Average Length of Stay |
17 to 19 months (45% < one year) |
25 months |
| Prinicipal Reason for Discharge |
Death |
Death |
Includes Overseas Service Veterans and veteran pensioners for their non-pensioned condition
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